How Did Europe's Emissions Trading Scheme Work

question 32

Multiple Choice

How did Europe's Emissions Trading Scheme work?

• A)European countries banned trade with firms that polluted in excess of their allowances.
• B)European countries traded new antipollution technology to firms in developing countries that committed to reducing carbon emissions.
• C)Firms were given allowances for greenhouse gas emissions that they could sell or buy depending on their own efficiency.
• D)Firms in Europe established their own regulations to limit carbon emissions.
• E)European governments gave tax credits to firms that reduced their carbon emissions.

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